Direction-indicating signal



July 3, 1928. 1,675,342

H. GOLDBERG DIRECTION INDICATING SIGNAL Filed March 27, 1928 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 -Z Q' l6 INVENTOR Herman Goldie) ATTORNEY Patented July 3, 1928.

UNITED STATES HERMAN GOLDBERG, OF WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

DIRECTION-INDICATING SIGNAL.

Application filed March 27, 1928.

My invention relates to direction indicating signals particularly adapted for automobiles and the like.

The primary object of the invention is to provide a signal of the above character adapted to be mounted in the sash frame of the vehicle and which is readily adjustable to fit sash frames of various dimensions.

A further object of the invention is to provide such a device having a sheet metal body adapted to be mounted in the upper portion of the sash frame having an indicating member mounted thereon adapted to be swung outwardly against a tension means,

said tension means functioning to return said indicating member to its normal inoperative position.

A further object of the invention is to provide an indicating member mounted on a supporting member adapted to be seated in the grooves of the sash frame, said supporting member having clamping means at each end for securing the same in the frame against rattling and accidental displacement.

Another object of the invention is to provide a device of the abovementioncd char acter which is simple and durable in con struction, reliable and efficient in operation and inexpensive to manufacture.

Other objects and advantages of the invention will be apparent during the course of the following description.

In the accompanying drawings, forming a part of this specification and in which like 35 numerals are employed to designate like parts throughout the same,

Fig. 1, is a side elevation of a vehicle sash frame showing my invention attached thereto,

Fig. 2, is a rear side elevation of my device with parts broken away,

Fig. 3, is a section taken on lines 3 Fig. 2,

Fig. 4, is a section taken on lines le-4 of 45 Fig.2,

, Fig. 5, is a section taken on lines .55 of Fig. 2

Fig. 6, is a section taken on lines 66 of Fig. 1,

Fig. 7, is a perspective view of one section of the supporting member,

Fig. 8, is a longitudinal sectional view of one of the sections of the supporting member,

Fig. 9, is a section taken on lines 9-9 of Fig. 8,

Serial No. 265,167.

Fig. 10, is a longitudinal sectional View of the other section of the supporting member,

Fig. 11, is a fragmentary side elevation of the supporting member, showing a space filler attached thereto, and,

Fig. 12, is a cross sectional view of the space filler.

In the drawings, wherein for the purpose of illustration, I have shown a preferred embodiment of my invention, the numeral 5 denotes a portion of an automobile of the closed type, comprising the usual sash frame 6 having a groove 7, to slidably receive the sash 8 mounted in the sash frame.

Referring more particularly to my invention, 1 provide a supporting member 9 composed of telescoping sections 10 and 11, adapted to be seated in the groove 7 at the upper part of the sash frame. The sections are preferably constructed of sheet metal, bent U-shape, the end of one section being fitted within the end of the other section. The walls of each section, at the adjoining ends are provided with longitudinal depressions 12 and 13, for guiding the longitudinal movement of the sections and hold the sections from sagging. A portion of one of the walls of each section 10 and 11, intermediate the ends thereof, has its lower edge bent upwardly between the walls of the sections as at 14, to provide a U- shaped channel 15, to receive and limit the upper edge of sash when closed. The free edge of the channel 15 is bent around the lower edge of the opposite wall of each section as at 16. Adjacent the adjoining ends of sections, the inner walls, along their lower edges are provided with longitudinal slots 17 adapted to register and a thumb screw 18 extends through the slots having a nut 19 threaded on its inner end, which slides along the top of the channel 15 between the Walls of the sections. Upon tightening of the thumb screw the sections are securely held in their adjusted position.

At the outer ends of each section of the supporting member, a pair of arcuate shaped spreading jaws 20 are positioned between the walls of the sections in parallel rela tion thereto. as more clearly shown in Fig. 5. The curved faces of the jaws rockably contact with each other, one of the jaws at its center having a prong 21 struck therefrom which enters an opening 22 in the other jaw and collars 23 struck inwardly from the walls of the sections enter openingi 24 in the outer ends of the jaws, sup porting them in position. The inner ends of the jaws are provided with alined screwthreaded openings 25 and 26, to receive the thumb-screw 27 extending through the opening 28 in the inner wall of the sections, nhieh actuates the jaws to expand or contract. Thus. it is seen that upon expansion of the jaws the ends of the walls of each section are pressed outwardly into tight contactwith the walls of the groove 7 in the sash frame. holding the supporting member against vertical movement.

The indicating member in this instance consists of an elongated plate 29, designed to simulate a human arm having a hand at its extremity and normally lies in a position substantially parallel to the supporting member in close contact thereto. A lug 30 extends from the inner end of the indicating member being fixedly attached to the lower end of the shaft 31, journaled in the spaced bearings 32 and 33 mounted within the housing 34. The housing is attached to the outer wall of the section 11 adjacent its outer end, by bolts 35 or other suitable fasteners. 'lhe lug 30 is secured to the shaft by a pin 36 and a collar 37 is fixedly attached to the upper end of the shaft, above the bearing 32, by the pin 38. The walls of the section '11 have a pair of alined slots 39 and 40, establishing communication between the inside of the housing and the inner side of the supporting member. A lever il extends through the slots 39 and 40 having one end fixed to the shaft 31, as at 42, the lever being off-set, as at 43 and 4t, positioning the inner end of the lever above the seat of the operator. A tor sion spring 45 is coiled about the shaft 31,between the bearings 32 and 33, having one end attached to the shaft, as at 4-6 and its opposite end connected to the bearing 32, as at The spring is constantly under tension and functions to hold the indicating member alongside of the supporting member, and return it. to inoperative position. when swung outwardly through actuation of the lever 41. \Vhen the indicating member is in an inoperative position, the lever is seated in the notch 48 formed in the lower edge of the slot 39.

In fitting the device in the sash frame. if it is found that the groove is toowide, a filler 49 consisting of a channel bar 50 having strips of rubber 51 attached to the sides thereof may be fitted over the tops of the sections of the supporting member, as shown in Fig. 11. The individual strips of rubber 51 may be removed from the sides until the desired thickness is obtained.

In use the signal may be readily and quickly inserted in the grooves of a vehicle sash frame Without the necessity of having to drill holes or in any way mar the appearance of the sash frame. It is adjustable 1" or use with sash frames of various sizes and mounted independently of the sash, permitting freedom of movement of said sash. 'lhe indicating member is carried at the side of the supporting member and swings outwardly, upon forward movement of the ac tuating lever, which is convenientl located with respect to the driver of the vehicle.

it is to be understood that the form of" my invention herewith shown and described is to be taken as a preferred example of the same and that certain changes in the shape, size and arrangement of the parts may be made without departing from the spirit of the invention or the scope of the subjoined claims.

Having thus described my invention, I claim:

1. A direction indicating signal for vehicles including a supporting member constructed of U-shaped sheet metal adapted to be seated in the groove of the sash frame and means in the ends of said member for spread ing the ends into clamping eiigagenlent with the groove.

2. A direction indicating signal for vehicles including a U-shaped sheet metal body, composed of telescopin sections and means in the outer ends of said sections for spreading the ends into clamping engagen'ient with the sash frame.

3. A direction indicating signal for vehicles including a supporting member composed of telescoping U-shaped sections, adapted to be seated in the groove of :1 vehicles sash frame, means for clamping the sections in adjusted position, and means in the outer end of each section for spreading the ends into clamping engagement with the sash groove.

4:. A direction indicating signal for vehicles including a supporting member constructed of sheet metal bent U-shaped adapted to be seated in the groove of :1 vehicles sash frame, an indicating member pivotally mounted on the outside of said supporting member and normally disposed in parallel relation thereto and means extending through said supporting member for swinging said indicating member outwardly.

A direction indicating signal for ve hicles including a supporting member composed of adjustable sections constructed of sheet metal bent U shape, adapted to be seated in the groove of a vehicles sash frame, an indicating member pivotally mounted on the outside of said supporting member and normally disposed in parallel relation thereto. spring means for yieldably retaining said indicating member in its normal position, and means extending through said supporting member for swinging said indicating member outwardly.

6. A direction indicating signal for v'ehicles including a U-shaped supporting member adapted to be seated in the groove of a vehicles sash frame and a filler bar adapted to be fitted over the top of said supporting member having strips of rubber secured to its sides.

7. A direction indicating signal for vehicles, including a U-shaped supporting member having spaced walls, adapted to be mounted in the sash frame of a vehicle above the upper edge of the sash, a portion of one wall of the supporting member being bent to provide a U-shaped channel along the lower edge of the supporting member to receive the upper edge of the sash when closed and having its free edge bent around the lower edge of the opposite wall.

8. A direction indicating signal for vehicles including a supporting member composed of telescoping adjustable sections adapted to be mounted in the upper portion of a vehicle sash frame, the walls of each section having interfitting longitudinal depressions at their adjoining ends.

9. A direction indicating signal for vehicles including a supporting member composed of telescoping adjustable sections adapted to be mounted in the upper portion of a vehicles sash frame, the walls of each section having interfitting longitudinal depressions at their adjoining ends and means for clamping said sections in adjusted position.

10. A direction indicating signal for vehicles including a supporting member adapted to be seated in the groove of a vehicles sash frame and a filler bar adapted to be fitted over the top of said supporting member.

11. A direction indicating signal for vehicles including a supporting member having spaced walls, adapted to be seated in the groove of a vehicles sash frame and means intermediate the walls at each end of the supporting member for spreading the ends into clamping engagement with the sash groove.

12. A direction indicating signal for vehicles including a supporting member having spaced walls, adapted to be seated in the groove of a vehicles sash frame, a pair of rockable jaws mounted intermediate the walls of the supporting member at each end and means for actuating the jaws whereby the walls are spread into clamping engagement with the sash groove.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature.

HERMAN GOLDBERG. 

